Topic: Soda Blasting-Good or Bad?

[65springtime]

I was thinking of Soda Blasting my Mustang but then read that it is not a good thing to do. New paint does not want to stick, the baking soda gets into everything, some said that the soda keeps coming out from under the dash months after the car was blasted. Has anyone had their car Soda Blasted? I am sure it would be best if the car was stripped of everthing but I was just going to just remove the bumpers and was told nothing would be harmed except the plastic parts which these cars do not have musch of. Thanks. 

[65springtime]

No one has had their car soda blasted??? Or know someone who has?

[TheJ]

I have not personally tried it, although I have wanted to but didn't have the money.  Through what I have read and seen it is a good way of removing paint.  If you prep the metal after you strip it like you should whether it be soda blasting, bead blasting or any other forms I don't see how it will affect the paint sticking to the surface.  The best way to neutralize the soda media is plain old water then a good metal prep.  I haven't heard about it getting stuck under the dash but with some simple masking you can probably prevent this.

This is all second hand information but I hope it helps

[65springtime]

The price has scared me away....

[ol dirty doug]

i perfer the crushed walnut shells.   cheap and does not ruin the metal.

[65springtime]

Would it be better to hold paint? Does it hurt the chrome or class?

[Russ]

I have heard alot of pros and cons, but I truley believe it is the prep you do prior to painting that matter when it comes to the pain sticking. I snad plasted mine even after a lot of people said NOOOOOOOOO. no damage was done at all. I did have to rip everything out of my interior to get all the beads out but I knew I had to replace my carpet.

I would say if you could do it it is the best way to get rid of the old paint, and then start your prep, you will be fine